Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape May Harbor, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape May Harbor, NJ.
Next low tide : in 5h 40m at 8:44 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : 3:29 pm (4.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:20 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:52 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (62% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8535901
Common Questions About Tides

Cape May Harbor, NJ Tides - Jul 2063

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:185.41:034.86:35-0.26:500.35:388:29First Quarter1Sun
2Mon1:145.02:004.97:27-0.17:540.45:388:29First Quarter2Mon
3Tue2:104.62:585.08:190.19:000.65:398:28First Quarter3Tue
4Wed3:114.24:005.09:130.210:070.65:398:28First Quarter4Wed
5Thu4:173.94:585.110:090.411:110.65:408:28Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri5:193.85:525.211:040.45:408:28Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat6:153.76:425.312:090.511:56 AM0.55:418:27Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun7:073.77:305.31:020.512:450.55:418:27Full Moon8Sun
9Mon7:573.88:155.41:510.41:330.55:428:27Full Moon9Mon
10Tue8:433.98:575.42:340.32:160.55:438:26Full Moon10Tue
11Wed9:243.99:355.33:140.32:570.55:438:26Full Moon11Wed
12Thu10:034.010:135.23:500.33:350.65:448:26Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri10:414.010:495.04:260.44:140.75:458:25Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat11:204.011:264.75:020.54:540.95:468:25Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun12:004.05:380.65:381.05:468:24Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon12:054.512:404.16:130.66:251.25:478:24Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue12:444.21:204.26:490.77:141.35:488:23Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed1:254.02:044.37:260.88:091.35:498:22Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu2:113.72:544.48:090.89:121.35:498:22Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri3:103.63:544.79:000.810:211.15:508:21Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat4:193.54:555.010:000.711:240.95:518:20Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun5:243.65:525.311:010.55:528:20Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon6:233.86:475.712:210.611:59 AM0.35:538:19Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue7:214.17:426.01:160.212:570.05:538:18New Moon24Tue
25Wed8:164.48:356.12:06-0.11:53-0.25:548:17New Moon25Wed
26Thu9:094.79:266.22:54-0.42:47-0.45:558:16New Moon26Thu
27Fri9:595.010:156.03:40-0.53:40-0.45:568:15Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat10:505.111:065.74:26-0.54:34-0.35:578:15Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun11:435.211:585.35:15-0.45:330.05:588:14Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon12:375.36:05-0.26:340.25:598:13First Quarter30Mon
31Tue12:524.91:325.26:560.07:360.55:598:12First Quarter31Tue
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8535901)

Common Questions About Cape May Harbor, NJ Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Cape May Harbor, NJ today?

Slack tide in Cape May Harbor, NJ is approximately 12:06 pm — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Cape May Harbor, NJ?

Cape May Harbor, NJ is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 62% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are shifting between spring and neap.

What datum are Cape May Harbor, NJ tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Cape May Harbor, NJ?

Tide predictions for Cape May Harbor, NJ come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Cape May Harbor, NJ?

Tide data for Cape May Harbor, NJ is sourced from NOAA Station #8535901. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8535901.

What is the moon phase in Cape May Harbor, NJ tonight?

Tonight the moon over Cape May Harbor, NJ is First Quarter (62% illuminated). This places Cape May Harbor, NJ in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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